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Krida Wacana Christian University
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University of Goettingen
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Publisher: Garval Editorial Ltda.
Date: 11-2023
Publisher: Enviro Research Publishers
Date: 04-2019
Abstract: Fermented fruit juice of M.citrifoliais supposed to be the future nutraceutical beverage due to its antidiabetic and antioxidant activities. The purposes of this study were to characterize the fermented juice microbiologically and chemically and to evaluate itsα-glucosidase inhibition and radical scavenging activities in vitro. The fruit of M.citrifolia was fermented and the fruit juice was obtained and evaluated for its radical scavenging activity based on a DPPH assay. It's in vitroanti diabetic activity on α-glucosidase inhibition was investigated, including its combined effect with acarbose by a Chou-Talalay method. The inhibition mode was evaluated by Line weaver-Burk plots. The juice was identified for its microbiome with 16S sequencing method and pictured with SEM. The bioactive compounds were analysed with LC-MS. The main microbiome was yeast and tentatively identified as Candida. The yeast was not able to grow in the normal growth medium for yeast, such as sabouroud agar. The TPC of the juice was 1,193 μg GAE/ml. The main compounds identified by an LC-MS were short-chain fatty acids (α-ketoglutaric acid and malic acid). The fermented fruit juice showed good α-glucosidase inhibitory and antioxidant activities with IC50 of 28.99 and 14.09μgGAE/ml, respectively. The kinetic study showed a non-competitive inhibition on α-glucosidase. The combination of the juice with acarbose at higher concentrations produced an additive effect on α-glucosidase. However, at lower concentrations, an antagonistic effect was observed. The fermented fruit juice of M.citrifoliais a good beverage with strong antidiabetic and antioxidant effects.
Publisher: Maad Rayan Publishing Company
Date: 07-2020
DOI: 10.34172/JHP.2020.44
Abstract: Introduction: Muntingia calabura is used for many medicinal advantages. So far, limited study has been done for the bioactivities of M.calabura fruit. The study aimed to investigate the enzyme inhibitory, antioxidant, and antibacterial activities of M.calabura fruit. Methods: Ethanol extract of M.calabura fruit was tested for its inhibitory enzyme activities against key enzymes linked to human pathologies, such as diabetes (α-glucosidase and α-amylase), hyperuricemia (xanthine oxidase), and obesity (lipase). The antioxidant properties were investigated using different in vitro assays (DPPH, CUPRAC, reducing power, phosphomolybdenum, metal chelating and DNA-Damage protection assays). The fruit was also evaluated for its antibacterial activity against several gram positive and negative bacteria. Results: The total phenolic and flavonoid contents of the extract were 10.85 mgGAE/g and 3.30 mg QE/g, respectively. The fruit extract showed good inhibition against α-glucosidase and α-amylase (IC 50 16.74 and 46.49 µg/ml, respectively), with activities stronger than acarbose (100.38 and 152.46 µg/ml, respectively). It exhibited weak inhibitory activity against xanthine oxidase (IC 50 0.91 mg/ml) and lipase (IC 50 16.48 mg/ml), weaker than the references used for respective test (IC 50 allopurinol 5.31 µg/ml and orlistat 0.17 µg/ml). The extract showed antibacterial activities againts Chromobacterium violaceum, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus mutans, Staphylococcus epidermidis, and Escherichia coli . The ethanol extract showed weaker antioxidant activities, when compared to ascorbic acid and BHT. However, the extract was able to protect DNA-damage. Conclusions: The study concludes that M. calabura fruit exhibits antioxidant, antibacterial, and enzyme inhibitory properties, thus can be a good source for pharmacological uses.
Publisher: Enviro Research Publishers
Date: 28-12-2020
Abstract: The fruit of Kersen or cherry (Muntingia calabura), a popular shade tree, is not yet promoted as a marketable fruit or a healthy herbal drink. This study aimed to investigate potential health benefits of fruit juice and crude extract of the fruit pulp of M. calabura including their antioxidant potential and inhibitory activities on several enzymes related to metabolic disorders. Fresh juice (FJ) of M.calabura fruit was obtained by juice extractor, whereas the fruit pulp (FP) was dried and macerated with ethanol to obtain the crude extract. Both were evaluated for their inhibitory activities against α-glucosidase, α-amylase, xanthine oxidase, lipase, and protease. Antioxidant activity was evaluated based on their scavenging activity on 2,2-diphenyl-1-picryl-hydrazyl (DPPH) radicals. Both FJ and FP showed good antidiabetic activity by inhibiting α-glucosidase (IC50 162.00 and 84.70 µg/mL, respectively) and α-amylase (IC50 422.34 and 80.46 µg/mL, respectively). In comparison, IC50 of acarbose on α-glucosidase and α-amylase were 130.66 and 152.46 µg/mL, respectively. The FJ and FP extract showed anti-hyperuricemia activity by inhibiting xanthine oxidase (0.02 and 2.78 mg allopurinol equivalent/mL for FJ and FP, respectively). However, weak inhibition activities on protease and lipase were observed for the FJ and FP extract compared to the references used. Similarly, FJ and FP exhibited weak scavenging activity on DPPH, when compared with BHT and ascorbic acid. The study recommends the fruit of M.calabura as a potential source of antidiabetic and anti-hyperuricemia agents. The fruit can be further explored for nutraceutical applications.
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